ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 350013 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.59
Score 0% 72%

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1 Adversary most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
opponent
pallid
buffoonery
obnoxious

Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

2 The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense.
78% Answer Correctly
recrimination
comprehensible
fraud
merciful

Solution
The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."

3 The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors.
77% Answer Correctly
deceit
buffoonery
incidental
rhapsody

Solution
The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

4 Solace most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
futile
comparable
disconcert
comfort

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

5 Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
53% Answer Correctly
insolence
facade
upbraid
fraud

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."